I-153 Chaika - WWII Soviet Fighter Plane

The ICM I-153 Chaika 1:32 scale plastic model kit (part HC-ICM32010) recreates the final and most advanced biplane fighter developed by the N. N. Polikarpov design bureau. Nicknamed the “Chaika” (Gull) for its distinctive gull-shaped upper wing, the real aircraft combined a retractable chassis and four ShKAS machine guns with robust radial power. In service, serial machines carried M-62 engines, with later series upgraded to the M-63. The type first flew in August 1938 and, with 3,437 airframes produced between 1939 and 1941, it formed a key part of Soviet Fighter Aviation alongside the I-16 in the summer of 1941, remaining in combat use until mid-1943.

This ICM kit focuses on accurate detailing and clean engineering. It features highly detailed sprues moulded in quality plastic, capturing the engine, cockpit and undercarriage structure with precision. Builders can equip the model with bombs and RS-82 rockets, and choose from four marking options using the included decal sheet. Clear assembly guidance is provided to support a confident, well-finished result for enthusiasts of early WWII Soviet aviation.

Model Features

• Highly detailed engine, chassis and cockpit interior
• Bombs and RS-82 rockets are included
• Four version decal sheet is included

Model Information

• Scale: 1:32
• Number of parts: 176 pieces
• Length: 195 mm
• Width: 312 mm
• Includes detailed assembly instructions
• Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
• Box size: 410 x 260 x 55 mm

Combining historical significance with detailed moulding, the ICM I-153 Chaika offers a compelling 1/32 model aircraft project for fans of Polikarpov fighters and WWII subjects alike.